How to Access Webex on Android TV

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Cisco Webex or Webex is an American company that focuses on developing and selling video conferencing applications. Popular products from Webex include Webex Meetings, Webex, Support Center, Sales Center, PCNow, Webex WebOffice, and more. The following section is going to be more focused on things you need to know about Webex Meetings app and adding it to your Android TV.

Webex lets you adapt it so that it meets your needs, work style, and the device you like. There are no geographical restrictions, language restrictions, or similar issues on Webex. Also, Webex assures you maximum security and defends your device against threats where ever you are working. So, you can have the same experience with Webex at home, office, or any other place.

Pricing

Free Plan:

• You can schedule meetings as big as 50 minutes with a maximum of 100 participants.
• Also, you can record and share meetings.

Starter Plan:

• The Webex Starter Pack costs you $13.50 per month.
• You can have meetings as long as 24 hours with 50 hosts and 150 participants.

Business Tier:

• The Webex Business tier costs you $26.95 per month.
• You can have bigger meetings with 100 hosts as long as 24 hours.
• Also, your meetings can include a maximum of 200 participants.

Enterprise tier:

• This tier supports an unlimited number of hosts,
• Also, you can have 100,000 meeting attendees and unlimited cloud storage to record meetings.
• You need to talk to the Webex sales representatives to figure out the cost of this plan.

Webex on Android TV

Webex doesn’t have a native app for your Android TV platform. However, you can sideload or screen mirror the Webex app on your Android TV.

Supported Android TV

• Sony Smart TV
• Sharp Smart TV
• TCL Smart TV
• Hisense Smart TV
• Philips Smart TV
• Skyworth Smart TV

Supported Android TV Box

• AirTV
• AT&T TV
• Epson
• NVIDIA
• Mi Box and Mi Box S

How to Sideload Webex on Android TV

1. Turn on your Android TV and connect to the internet.

2. Click on the Apps tap and launch the Google Play Store.

3. Next, click on the Search icon and type in  Downloader by AFTV news.

4. Pick up the Downloader app icon from the suggestions and click on the Install button.

5. Launch the Settings of your Android TV from its home screen.

6. On the menu, click on the Security & Restrictions option.

7. Click on the Unknown Sources option on the menu.

8. Select the Downloader app and turn on the toggle.

9. Launch the Downloader app on your Android TV.

10. Select the Allow option when a prompt appears on your screen.

11. Enter the Cisco Webex Meetings Android TV APK URL.

12. To download the app APK, click on the Go option.

13. Start installing the Cisco Webex Meetings APK on your TV.

14. Once the download completes, launch the Cisco Webex app and sign in to your account.

How to Access Webex on Android TV Using Web Browser

1. Turn on your Android TV and connect to the internet.

2. Open any web browser on your Android TV.

3. Next, go to the Cisco Webex website.

4. Further, you need to join the meeting as a host or participant.

5. In this way, you can access Webex meetings on your TV.

How to Screen Mirror Webex on Android TV

1. Turn on your Android TV and connect to the same WiFi network as your Android casting device.

2. Select the Screen Cast or Cast icon on the Control Centre of your Android TV.

3. Pick up your Android TV from the list of devices.

4. Within a few minutes, your Android smartphone’s screen will be cast on your Android TV.

5. Launch the Cisco Webex Meetings app and select the Join Meeting option. If you don’t have the Cisco Webex Meetings app, install it from the Play Store.

6. Also, you need to sign in to host a meeting.

7. Now, you can join the meeting with your Android TV.

Other Supported Devices

If you have one or more of the following devices, you can access Webex on them.

• Android smartphones
• Tablets
• iPhone
• iPad
• Apple Watch
• PC

Frequently Asked Questions